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Local cyclist fosters awareness, recovery through rides
By Monica Andrade | June 15, 2016From drug addict to cyclist, A. J. Tatum hopes to turn Active For Recovery into a nonprofit organization.
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Researchers publish study on small hermaphrodite fish
By Rachel Donohue | June 15, 2016One species in the waters of Colon, Panama, remains with the same partner throughout its entire life, but it switches genders at least 20 times a day.
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Executive chef speaks on importance of local, fresh foods
By Ryan Serpico | June 13, 2016The name “slow food” movement might suggest a campaign to eat slow animals or cook food slowly, but its goals are quite different, as Jeff Honeycutt, an executive chef, explained at the Alachua County Headquarters Library this past weekend.
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Uber reservation app UZURV arrives in Gainesville
By Ryan Serpico | June 8, 2016A new service called UZURV — pronounced “yew-zerv” — enables riders to reserve Uber or Lyft drivers ahead of time, and Gainesville residents can now use the app.
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Tropical Storm Colin fails to halt Gainesville’s operations
By Sara Marino | June 8, 2016As a Floridian, Adrian Kern said Tropical Storm Colin was not the first storm he’s faced.
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Judge finds Balls bar manager guilty of second DUI
By Sara Marino | June 8, 2016Balls bar’s general manager will spend nine days in the Alachua County Jail after a judge found him guilty of his second DUI on May 25.
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UF alumnus authors novel about drug smuggling
By Jasmine Osmond | June 8, 2016A Gainesville native and UF alumnus wrote a novel based on his experiences growing up in Gainesville and his life as a drug smuggler.
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Attack on local delivery driver raises safety awareness
By Cameron Cobb | June 8, 2016After the recent attack on a local pizza delivery driver in Northwest Gainesville, safety at Granada Apartments has become a greater concern.
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Summer program to feed children will host mobile locations
By Samantha Brittingham | June 8, 2016This year, the Alachua County Summer Meals Program will host mobile locations for the first time.
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Balls sports bar closed, date of reopening remains unclear
By Catherine Dickson | June 6, 2016A bar in Gainesville’s Midtown recently closed its doors, and it’s unclear when the bar will reopen.
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Local guitarist arrested on charges of sexual assault
By Sara Marino | June 6, 2016The former guitarist of a Gainesville band is scheduled to appear in court July 7 for charges of sexual assault against a minor.
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Five Star Pizza delivery attack suspect found
By Sara Marino | June 6, 2016Gainesville Police arrested a boy in connection with the May 30 attack on a Five Star Pizza delivery man.
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Gainesville begins hurricane preparation
By Marina Masterson | June 1, 2016Gainesville has not been hit by a major hurricane in the last decade, but the city wants to make sure residents are prepared for anything.
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Professor to cycle in a 190-mile bike-a-thon
By Monica Andrade | June 1, 2016A UF professor put down his running shoes for a pair of wheels.
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Local camp seeks volunteers for gymnastics, special needs
By Ethan Bauer | June 1, 2016Interest in track and field, swimming and table tennis suddenly supersedes football, baseball and basketball for about two weeks every four years — when it’s time for the Olympics.
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The Legendary JC’s to perform at Thelma Boltin Center
By Daniel Hopin | June 1, 2016About five years after playing at the Common Grounds, previously located in the current High Dive building, The Legendary JC’s will return to Gainesville for a show Saturday.
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American Red Cross to prep pet owners for hurricanes
By Kathleen Hyatt | June 1, 2016The American Red Cross will be attending the Alachua County Animal Services’ Disaster Preparedness event Saturday to teach pet owners natural disaster preparedness.
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Fresh Market to host annual fundraiser
By Nancy Massani | June 1, 2016The Fresh Market will host its 22nd annual “Hope Floats” Sidewalk Sale from Friday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, an organization that funds Type 1 diabetes research.
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Taste of Gainesville hopes to raise record donations with food, drinks
By Nealy Kehres | June 1, 2016The Seventh Annual Taste of Gainesville will host 36 vendors — its highest yet — as it raises money for four charities Sunday.
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Forest Meadows Military Garden of Honor hosts Memorial Day ceremony
By Anna Jackson | May 30, 2016After serving in the Army’s 101st Airborne Division, Staff Sgt. Fred Hart died of health complications in 2008.
